Two fantastic weeks, two fantastic master classes, two FANTASTIC teachers!

Last week we were thrilled to have Melissa Leapman teach Colorful Cables & Mosiac Knitting.  Melissa is the author of many books including Continuous Cables (now onsale at the Studio), Cables Untangled , and many more.

We had a full class on a chilly Sunday morning to learn these wonderful ways to incorporate color into knitting.

A close up of two color cables in progress

Melissa brought these amazing swatches to inspire!

Last Sunday our customers got a double treat.  They were the first on hand to see Prudence Mapstone ’s amazing new fiber art piece installed on our gallery wall, AND got to take a master class with the freeform master herself!

Twenty people let hooks, needles, yarn, and their imagination fly, to create a series of amazing Scrumbles.  (Click here if you are wondering what a scrumble is)

Since free form can be art or wearable art, Prudence also brought in some stunning samples for us to ooh and ah over!

Next up . . . Shirley Paden & Debby Ware!

ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT:

Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY 10011

Master Classes aren’t classes FOR masters, they are classes WITH masters! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to work with these amazing designers.

We have a great line up of Master Classes for you. We are thrilled to bring you the best teachers from all over the world.

Currently on sale - call 212-243-9070 to reserve your spot:

Shirley Paden will take you through all the steps of sweater design in this intensive all day workshop based on her much anticipated Sweater Design Book.

Shirley Paden Sweater Design

In this class students will learn to custom-make their own sweater patterns. They will work through organizing the components involved in constructing two different types of pullovers with a round neckline. The first is the Classic Body silhouette that is based on the bust measurements. It is worked straight to the armholes, then, the armholes and neckline are shaped. The second is the Double Tapered Body silhouette. This sweater type is shaped along the natural curves of the body to the armholes, then, the armholes and neckline are shaped. Both pullover types will be planned with set-in sleeves. Students will be walked through accurately measuring a swatch, taking body measurements, writing a pattern, and calculating yarn amounts. Measuring a garment will also be reviewed.

Sunday March 7 11:00 - 5:00 pm

Save the Date - Going on sale on March. 1st

Debby Ware takes you through an entire sweater from cast on to cast off in one day . . . a baby sweater!

Debby Ware Baby Sweater

Learn how to create your own one of a kind baby cardigan sweater in this all day workshop with well known author and designer Debby Ware.

Debby will show you the many choices you have and the many easy embellishment techniques that you can use to design your own sweater for any baby or toddler you may know.  Ruffles, pockets, i-cords, perfect pom poms, unusual edgings, duplicate stitching and more will be taught.  You will discover you can use these techniques in all your knitting projects - not just for babies!

If you’ve never knit a sweater, learn the basics of sweater construction and more in this wonderful workshop.

Sunday April 11 10:00 - 5:00 pm

Come see the amazing new piece by the one of a kind free form artist, Prudence Mapstone.

"Barren to Bountiful: What a Difference the Rain Makes"

Prudence Mapstone is an Australian Textile Artist whose medium is Freeform knitting and crochet. She has a passion for color and texture, and combines simple craft skills and gorgeous yarns to create amazing, wearable artworks. Her work has been exhibited around the world, and has been featured in many magazines and textile arts books. We are so honored to be featuring her amazing new work.

This piece will be on display until the end of April. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see one of Pruduence Mapstone’s pieces up close and personal!

Here are some close ups. If you think the pictures are amazing, you should see it in person!

For another slice of inspiration, check our Prudence’s fabulous blog, a Scrumble a Week .

Wool-Ease^® Thick & Quick^® is February’s Featured Yarn. Each month we feature a different yarn & we pair it with free crochet and knit patterns. You will receive 15% off that yarn all month! *

Wool-Ease Thick & Quick is the super bulky member of the Wool-Ease family. It has the feel, warmth and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic. Perfect for extra warm sweaters, jackets, vests, slippers and hats. It’s an ideal beginner yarn.

This month the canine members of our families are also included in our featured patterns!

For the whole month of February receive 15% off of all Wool-Ease^® Thick & Quick^® . We are pleased to offer the following patterns:

Knit:

• Short and Chic Cardi
  
• Extra Easy, Extra Fabulous Sweater
• Family of Cabled Sweaters
  

Crochet:

• Autumn Harvest Crocheted Hat
• Harvest Patchwork Afghan
• Whiter Shade of Pale Car Coat

Dog Sweaters:

• Urban Granny Dog Sweater
• Need For Tweed Dog Sweater
  
• Striped Dog Sweater
  

* Good for in-Studio purchases only. Not valid on the web. Cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons.

MEN’S NIGHT AT THE STUDIO
Sunday February 14th 5:00 - 7:00 pm

ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT:

Spend Valentines Day with us!

The second Sunday of each month belongs to the men! Join us for a relaxed evening of knitting & crocheting (sorry, no women allowed)

Again, to RSVP, please e-mail us with the information requested above.

See you all there!

Looking for a fun hang out? Want to meet other fun yarncrafters? Don’t forget about our free groups at the Studio. These are not classes, just fun social groups.

For Thursday Yarncraft Night (2nd Thursday of every month), Men’s Night (2nd Sunday of every month), and Morning Yarncrafting Group (every Friday morning), just come by with a project and knit, crochet and meet friends.

For the Amigurumi Club (3rd Wed of every month) come in with an Amigurumi pattern you want to work on, or check out our website for over 125 Amigurumi patterns. We also love Amigurumi show and tell, bring in finished objects and show off!

Remember, you can always find our current schedule on our website at: http://LionBrandYarnStudio.com/classes

If you’ve always wanted to knit a sweater, but haven’t made the leap, help is here.

Sweater School is in session every Wednesday from 2:30 - 4:00 pm .  This class
is ongoing, so you can start ANYTIME!

Finally get over your fear of sweater knitting & let us help you every step of the way. You can bring a pattern you always wanted to try, or we can help you find the perfect pattern. In the first session you will be measured and we will discuss how to adapt an existing pattern to fit you perfectly, or (if you have previous sweater knitting experience) how to design a simple sweater for yourself. We will walk you through yarn selection & swatching. In the following three sessions you will come back and work though your sweater from cast on to finishing.

Because this class is on going, your sessions do not have to be used consecutively. Take your time knitting and use the sessions when you need them.

Sweater School - For Knitters

Tuition: $75 for 4 sessions / 1 1/2 hour sessions

Materials: Must be purchased at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio. 10% off all class supplies.
Requirements: Must know how to knit, purl, cast on, cast off; must know simple increases & decreases.

Every Wednesday on going 2:30 - 4:00 pm

call 212-243-9070 to Book you sessions!

Debby Ware - Artist Talk & Book Signing

Thursday Feb 4th at 6:00 pm

ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT:

Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY 10011

Come meet Debby Ware and step inside her world of knitted fun and whimsy.  Debby’s fun and fanciful designs for kids and babies, explore unique and sculptural knitting techniques.  You don’t have to be knitting for a baby to get a lot out of Debby’s work.

See samples & hear what inspired Debby’s designs.  Debby will be back in April to teach a Master Class on sweater construction!

RSVP e-mails received before Jan 20th. will NOT be accepted.

See you all there!

FLICKS WITH STICKS AT THE STUDIO

Never Been Kissed

Thursday Jan 28th, 7:30 pm

ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT:

Lion Brand Yarn Studio
34 W. 15th Street
New York, NY 10011

The last Thursday of every month is FREE MOVIE NIGHT at the Studio!

Every month we will feature a different movie that features a scene with knitting or crochet.

This months feature: Never Been Kissed

RSVP e-mails received before Jan 19th will NOT be accepted.

All items and events written about on this blog are
exclusive to the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in NYC

All items are for sale ONLY in the Studio in NYC
We do not ship, not available online.  Call for pricing.

The holiday’s are over, you’ve been doing nothing but shopping and yarncrafting for others. Now it’s time to get a little something for yourself.

Here at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio we try to bring in new gift items to delight you.  Here’s just a sampling of what is coming in this winter.

Not all items go on sale at the same time, so if you see something on the blog that you can’t find in the store, just ask to see if it’s on sale yet!

Bags and Cases:

The Sylvia by Della Q. Sylvia is great for small projects. This tote is for the shoulder bag enthusiast and the drawstring closure adds just the right amount of flare.

The Rosemary bag by Della Q. This cute little bag looks great on the arm as you knit on the go. The closure serves as a perfect way to feed your yarn, tangle-free. An outer pocket holds any notions!

NEW: Hiya Hiya project bags. Based on the popularity of the stunning bags their interchangeable sets came in, Hiya Hiya has come out with their own project bag.

Back by popular demand: The Combo Needle case. Our first shipment of these stunning cases sold out so quickly, we brought them back!

For a handy little project pouch, try these cute mesh pouches by Walker Bags

For Your Slipper and Sock Needs:

These wonderfully soft slipper bottoms are perfect for making a cozy pair of slippers for yourself. They come with a free knit an crochet pattern!

To turn any pair of socks into slippers, use these wonderful sew on slipper bottoms.

For all you sock knitters, we will be getting in these brand new stainless steel sock blockers. With less surface area then the traditional wooden or plastic sock blockers, this open design allows socks to dry much faster.

Gift Items:

Speaking of sock blockers . . . we have this adorable sock blocker key chain. PLUS, it comes with a free pattern so you can knit a tiny sock that will go on your key chain!

Another keychain that is both functional and adorable - our "Crochet Hook Key Chain". Never worry about dropping a stitch again, now you will always have a tiny crochet hook at the ready!

This keychain from Annie Adams, simply declares to the world "I love yarn!"

Or treat yourself to this lovely necklace that speaks for itself

We also just got in these beautiful shawl & scarf sticks in. SOOO pretty.

Every yarncrafter needs these in their guest bathroom